Which Is the Appropriate Treatment for a Sprain

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which is the appropriate treatment for a sprain?

• A)First ice to reduce swelling and then heat much later to aid healing.
• B)First heat to aid healing and ice later to reduce swelling.
• C)Ice only because it will reduce swelling and increase blood flow to aid healing.
• D)Just leave it alone. Ice and heat both make the injury worse.

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